Hilary recently lost her beloved seven-year-old Chihuahua - who had been suffering from ill health for a number of years.

She posted a picture of the adorable dog with the caption: 'RIP my beautiful Lola girl my heart is broken :( Say a prayer for my little angel.

She later thanked her adoring fans for their supportive messages during the difficult time and admitted she took comfort from their condolences.

Trendy for a tot: The one-year-old donned a printed T-shirt, checkered shorts, and high-top red sneakers

She wrote: 'Guys! Thank you for all your well wishes for my beautiful Lola it really means so much when you a hurting to know so many people care.'

Last Christmas, the pup was put through a serious brain operation following a bout of seizures but appeared to be on the mend after she had a shunt planted in her skull to drain the fluid away.

Hilary - who is married to Mike Comrie - revealed on Twitter at the time: 'Update! Lola was having terrible seizures. She had a shunt put in her skull to drain fluid off her brain and now is doing great.'

Her other baby: Hilary posted another picture of her departed pooch on Wednesday, writing: 'missing my girl'